The Leasing Foundation Future Leaders is a programme of leadership development that identifies, nurtures and supports a network of exceptional people who are the future leaders of the industry. The programme is centred on authentic, relevant personal development and reflection.

This unique programme represents a cost-effective way to build your organisation’s leadership competencies at a fraction of the cost of traditional leadership development training.

“Future Leaders provides invaluable insight into many of the largest leasing businesses in Europe, and the opportunity to network with fellow cohort members and some of the top professionals in the industry is what really sets the course apart. As it is run by the industry, for the industry, I have felt from the outset that the senior figures taking part in the project take an interest in those who are involved and I have made some fantastic connections which I hope to maintain over my career.”
MATT WILLIAMS, CLOSE BROTHERS

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Digitalization is changing the nature of finance. Customers expect faster and more efficient online services and more flexible and innovative solutions. Faced with increased regulation, competitive pressures from new entrants, consolidation in the market and tighter margins, the industry is turning to new technologies such as blockchain, AI, cloud computing, big data analytics and mobile platforms.

The Business Finance Innovation focuses on innovation, disruption and change in business finance and provides the most up-to-date high-level learning and development opportunity for professionals who want to influence change in the industry. 

“At Aldermore we encourage our colleagues to ‘make a difference' for our customers and really look to grow and develop in their roles. When the Leasing Foundation launched the MA programme, we were delighted to support Jon Crook as part of the first cohort of students. The programme has been amazing, not only have we seen Jon grow and develop as an individual, he has – through his project work – been able to make a real difference for the business. The programme has encouraged Jon to challenge conventional thinking to resolve and improve some critical points of our service offering. That challenge posed by the MA project, has teased out other areas of focus and more opportunities for Aldermore to look at other adjacent activities and approaches which will materially and positively impact how we do business. The investment in Jon and his participation in this industry focused programme has delivered significant return on our initial investment – not only helping improve things for our customers but also seeing the development of one of our high potential next generation. We are looking forward to seeing more Aldermore citizens go through the programme, build their network and find themselves better placed to support emerging business opportunities and industry challenges.”

CARL D'AMMASSA, ALDERMORE BANK PLC

Our Diversity and inclusion initiative, encompassing sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, mental health, disability and age, helps companies in the asset finance industry to understand the business benefits of building inclusive leadership, management, organisations and teams and will help them embed inclusion and diversity into hiring, performance management, succession management, leadership development and learning.

Young Business Finance Professionals is a network for high-calibre young business finance professionals.

The network holds events throughout the UK, and recently held an event in London attended by 90 young professionals. 

The aim is to help expand the personal networks of young professionals, to talk about career aspirations and challenges in a relaxed setting and to meet Fellows from the Leasing Foundation. The network is developing a Young Business Finance Professionals LinkedIn group which will include profiles of young movers and shakers and established industry leaders. 

“Young Business Finance professionals is a great way to meet people especially when you are new to the industry. The networking opportunities that the events provide are great and can’t be found in the industry conferences or elsewhere. I’d recommend anyone who wants to make contacts and learn about the industry to come along.”
NATHAN MOLLET, METRO BANK

Membership is free.